Iran

Supply of Gas Mask Kits Nearly at an End

Thursday is the last chance for Israelis to acquire a free gas mask kit, and Israelis who haven't yet gotten one are probably not going to

Clinton Touts 'Aggressive Outreach' on Iran Sanctions

US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton told lawmakers on Capitol Hill that the US was moving quickly on Iran sanctions

IAEA Wrangles With Iran Over Parchin Site

Nuclear inspectors for the IAEA want access to an Iranian nuclear complex they believe may be a part of Iran's nuclear weapons program.

US Fears Terror Attacks by Iran if Israel Strikes

An Israeli strike on Iran may prompt Iranian-backed terrorist attacks, but only Israel would be targeted with missiles, says ex-US general.

WikiLeaks: Russia Gave Israel Codes for Iran’s Missiles

Russia gave Israel codes for breaking Iran’s missile defense system in return for codes of UAVs Israel sold to Georgia, WikiLeaks claims.

Iran Warns Azerbaijan Over Arms Purchase from Israel

Iran summons Azerbaijan's ambassador, warns him over $1.5 billion in arms his country purchased from Israel.

Netanyahu: Nuclear Iran Would Choke World Economy

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu says if the world is worried over what Iran is doing to oil prices now, just wait until they get the bomb.

Rep. West Warns of Second 'Holocaust'

Rep. Allen West warned that Israel could become the site of a "second Holocaust" if the U.S. does not back an Israeli strike on Iran.

Report: Iran Executed Twice As Many People in 2011

Amnesty International report: Iran put to death more than twice as many people in 2011 as it did the year before.

Iran Puts Off Execution of Christian Pastor

Iran has put off the execution of Christian Pastor Yousof Nadarkhani, but it is not clear for how long.

Lebanon Rattles Its Saber at Israel

Lebanon's defense minister says Israel will 'suffer another defeat' if it invades southern Lebanon to strike at Hizbullah.

McCain Charges White House With Israel Leaks

Sen. John McCain charges that the Obama administration is intentionally undermining Israel in its standoff with Iran.

EU Tightens Belt on Iranian Oil

The European Union has tightened its belt and prepared to cut its consumption of Iranian oil, with sanctions affecting others as well.

Thai Police Grill 3 Iranians Over Botched Bombings

Police in Thailand say they are questioning three more Iranians in connection to a botched February 14 bombing targeting Israeli diplomats

Iran Spooks the World with Higher Oil Prices

Surging gas prices stuff Iran’s pockets as sanctions are not slowing down Iran’s nuclear race. Iran may have the last laugh.

Iranian Television: Oscar Success Victory Over Israel

Iranian state television announced that “The Separation” succeeded in “leaving behind” a film from the “Zionist regime.”

Iran’s Gamble – The Proliferation Sprint

How long would it take for Iran to enrich enough uranium for a strategically useful nuclear weapon - and are there obstacles in its path?

Iran Fights Fire with Fire, General Says Burn the White House

An Iranian general says the White House should be burned in response to American soldiers’ burning Korans in Afghanistan.

PM: IAEA Report Shows 'We Are Right on Iran'

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu said that the latest IAEA report showed that Israel's suspicions on Iran are justified.

US Insists Iran Efforts Coordinated With Israel

US Ambassador to Israel Dan Shapiro sought to reassure Israelis that the US and Israel are on the same page about Iran.

Senators Back Netanyahu in Pentagon Row

US Senators John McCain and Lindsey Graham were quick back Israel in a growing rift with the Obama administration over Iran

Ron Paul: No Need to Attack Iran

Ron Paul: The Iranians can’t attack anybody and we are worrying about the possibility of one nuclear weapon?

Bolton: Israeli PM Won't Get a Cup of Coffee at the White House

Bolton says upcoming meeting between Netanyahu and Obama is going to be “very unpleasant,” but unavoidable.

Iran Accuses Israel of 'War Games' in Tehran

Iran has accused Israel of conducting “war games” in Tehran in a letter of complaint to the United Nations Security Council.

Peres to Tell Obama : Israel Shouldn't Attack Iran

President Shimon Peres plans to tell U.S. President Barack Obama that he is opposed to Israeli military action in Iran, report says.

Iran Moves Warplanes to Protect Nuclear Sites

Iran moved warplanes to protect its nuclear sites and started a 4-day exercise on the same day IAEA inspectors arrive for talks.

Bangkok Iranians Tried to Make Magnetic Bombs

Iran’s failed Bangkok terrorists used $27 portable radios to hide a bomb and parts that appeared be meant for magnetic bombs, ABC reported.

Obama to Address AIPAC, Rally Jewish Voters

Obama is scheduled to address AIPAC, amid heightened tensions, in an effort to garner Jewish support in upcoming elections.

IAEA Reports Failure During Latest Iran Visit

The International Atomic Energy Agency has admitted that “intensive efforts” by its team visiting Iran have failed.

Iran Threatens Pre-Emptive Strike on Pre-Emptive Strike

Top Iranian general warns that the Islamic Republic will pre-emptively strike anyone who threatens it.

Sanctions Working? Asia to Reduce Imports from Iran

China, India and Japan are planning to reduce their imports of Iranian oil by at least ten percent, an indication sanctions are working.

Azerbaijan Arrests Hizbullah-Linked Terror Cell

A month after foiling a terror attack against Israelis, Azerbaijan arrests a terrorist cell whose members belonged to Hizbullah.

Pentagon: Iranian Warships Didn't Dock in Syria

US military officials disputed reports that Iranian warships docked in Syria over the weekend.

Thailand Probing Link Between Terror Plot and Islamic Stickers

Thai police are looking into links between last week's Bangkok bomb blasts and the posting of a string of Islamic-related stickers.

France Mocks, China Rebukes Iranian 'Oil Cuts'

Iran's decision to cut oil sales to French and British companies has amused Paris and exasperated Beijing.

Netanyahu to Meet Obama on March 5

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu is expected to meet with US President Barack Obama in Washington during his March 4-6 AIPAC visit.

Delhi Bombing Probe 'Going Nowhere'

Sources close to the Delhi police investigation of last week's bombing of an Israeli embassy car say police are spinning their wheels.

Video: Ex-Netanyahu Chief of Staff Tells Fox: Let Israel Attack

“How can Israel not attack Iran?” asks former Netanyahu aide Bennett on Fox News. Iran is an “octopus of terror.”

‘Israel Needs 100 Planes to Attack Iran’

Israel needs most of its air force to attack Iran but still lacks planes, analysts tell NY Times. “Only the US strong enough to attack.”

Rocket Protection System to be Deployed in Tel Aviv Area

The IDF plans to deploy a battery of the Iron Dome missile defense system in the Dan area in the coming days.

Iran Strikes Back: No Oil for Britain, France

Iran has cut oil to countries that support sanctions, and is telling others to order oil now or face the same.

Prostitute Identified Bangkok’s Iranian Terrorists

A prostitute helped Thai police in the arrest of three Iranian terrorists in the botched bomb plot. A fourth suspect fled to Iran.

Iran Threatens ‘Crushing Response’ If Attacked

Iran heats up tensions and warns Israel of a "crushing response to Israel’s slightest move.” US jawbones against a pre-emptive strike.

Dempsey: It's Premature to Decide to Attack Iran

The Chairman of the U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff tells CNN: The Iranian regime is rational, sanctions are the way to go at this point.

Sanctions Stopped Anti-Virus Software for Iran

International sanctions stopped Iran from obtaining anti-virus software, slowing down the process of cleaning out the Stuxnet virus.

Barak Warns: 'Tighten Sanctions Further on Iran'

Israel warns the world to tighten sanctions "even further" -- to the "crippling" point -- on Iran.

Iranian Warships in the Mediterranean

Iranian warships have entered the Mediterranean for the second time in two years.

Security Officials: More Attacks Coming

Israel's Counter-terrorism Bureau warned Friday that it expects more attacks on Israelis travelling abroad, and senior officials.

US Treasury Targets Iranian Intelligence

The US Treasury Department imposed sanctions on Iran's Ministry of Intelligence and Security for exporting terror and violating human rights

Thailand Manhunt for Iranian 'Bomb Expert'

Thai police are searching for two more Iranians - one an explosives expert - involved in Monday's bombing that targeted Israeli diplomats

DIA Director: Iran Unmoved by Sanctions

DIA director Lt. Gen. Ronald Burgess told US lawmakers Thursday Iran is 'not close to agreeing to abandon its nuclear program.'

Attempted Cyber-Attack on Bank Hapoalim

Hackers working via an Iranian server farm staged a cyber-attack on Bank Hapoalim; Bank of Israel convenes emergency meeting.

Singapore: No Assassination Plot Against Barak

Singaporean police denies a report in Kuwait's al-Jarida that Hizbullah and Iran sought to assassinate Ehud Barak in the city

Netanyahu: Iran Sanctions 'Not Working'

Frustration with Iran is boiling over in Jerusalem amid this week's terror attacks targeting Israel's diplomats in Asia.

Israel Complains to UN Chief Over Iranian Terror Campaign

Israel's UN envoy Ron Prosor filed a formal complaint with UN chief Ban Ki-moon over Iran's 'terror campaign' on Israeli diplomats.

Different Explosives Used in Delhi and Bangkok Attacks

Investigators in India and Thailand say the bombs used in this week's attacks on Israeli targets contained different explosives.

Tal's Mother: 'She is a Hero'

The mother of Tal Yehoshua Koren, wounded in Monday's terror attack in Delhi, says she will be traveling to India to join her daughter.

Barak: Iran Embellishing Nuclear Gains

Barak: Iran is "presenting a situation better than what it really is."

U.S. Monitoring Hizbullah Activity in Wake of Terror Attacks

U.S. says it's closely monitoring Hizbullah activities, working with Jewish organizations in wake of recent attacks.

Report: Iran Funding, Sheltering Al Qaeda

Intelligence experts say Iran and Al Qaeda have established an “operational relationship” and may be planning an attack together.

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